Category Archives: Putney Programs

Pre-College Amherst Staff Comes to Putney

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Brenna
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The Putney Student Travel Barn welcomed the staff members from our Pre-College Enrichment Program to Vermont last night when they arrived for an annual barbecue thrown in their honor.  It is always wonderful to meet the accomplished instructors and talented … Continue reading →

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It’s Official: Summer 2012 Is Here!

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Brenna
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Summer is here!  Our first summer program abroad for high school students, has arrived in country.  The beginning of our high school summer volunteer trip to Costa Rica marks the official start of our Summer 2012 season.  We’re in … Continue reading →

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Putney Orientation A Success!

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Brenna
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This summer’s amazing team of leaders for our summer programs abroad for high school students descended on the Putney Barn last weekend for the season’s final preparations.  They participated in detailed summer program briefings, explored their students’ files, and even … Continue reading →

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Down Under: Crocs, Koalas, and Clown Fish in Australia

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Lauren
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So, what exactly are Putney students doing around the globe on their high school student travel programs this summer?  We hope you enjoy this firsthand account of recent adventures on our summer program to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji for … Continue reading →

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How to Pack for a Summer Program Abroad

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Brenna
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Packing for a high school or middle school summer program abroad is no light matter, literally.  If our experience directing community service, language immersion, cultural exploration, and pre-college programs experience has taught us anything it’s this: the … Continue reading →

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